Sports, Health & Lifestyle Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards based on the Sports, Health & Lifestyle lecture, covering basic terms, academic phrases, collocations, and idioms.

Interest

A hobby, such as reading, which serves as a main area of personal focus.

Pursuit

An activity, often intellectual or recreational, such as playing chess.

Leisure pursuit

A pastime or recreational activity, for example, swimming.

Strategic games

Board games that enhance critical thinking.

Chance-based games

Card games or activities where the outcome relies on luck, such as poker.

Cognitive task

A mental exercise or activity that involves thinking and processing, such as solving puzzles.

Digital gaming

The activity of playing video games.

Match official

A person, such as a referee, who ensures fairness during a sports match.

Sporting implement

An essential tool used in sports, such as a bat.

Physical well-being

The state of physical fitness enhanced by regular exercise.

Physical endurance capacity

The ability to sustain prolonged physical effort, required by many athletes.

Sustained stamina

The capacity to maintain physical performance over a long duration.

Physical agility

The ability to move quickly and easily, which is essential for gymnastics.

Neuromuscular coordination

The coordinated interaction between the nervous system and the muscles.

Resistance training

Strength training designed to build muscle mass through weight or resistance.

Ethical conduct in sport

The principle of fair play essential for competitive integrity.

Athletic integrity

The demonstration of sportsmanship and honesty in athletic performance.

Sedentary behaviour pattern

A lifestyle habit characterized by low levels of physical activity.

Stress alleviation

The process of reducing or relieving stress, often aided by exercise.

Compulsive media consumption

Binge-watching or addictive habits related to consuming media content.

Competitive gaming industry

The global sector involving professional e-sports.

Interpersonal interaction

Social exchange between individuals, often fostered through sports.

Cooperative teamwork

Effective collaboration within a group to achieve success.

Leadership competency

Skills and abilities required to lead a team effectively.

Time allocation skills

The ability to manage and distribute time across various tasks.

Analytical problem-solving skills

The ability to analyze situations and find solutions, crucial for academic success.

Maintain physical fitness

The ongoing practice of keeping the body healthy and fit.

Get into shape

An idiom meaning to improve one's physical fitness or appearance.

Push oneself to the limit

To perform to the maximum of one's ability or endurance.

Go the extra mile

To make a more significant effort than what is strictly required.

No pain, no gain

The belief that progress requires hard work and suffering.

Blow off steam

To engage in physical activity to release stress or pent-up energy.

Recharge one’s batteries

To take a break from activities to rest and regain energy.

Burn the candle at both ends

An idiom describing someone who overworks by staying up late and waking up early.

Back to square one

To start over from the very beginning because things did not go as planned.

Keep up with

To maintain the same pace or level as others.

On the right track

Proceeding in the correct direction toward success.

Hit the ground running

To begin a new activity with great energy and immediate success.

Take a toll on

To have a negative or damaging impact on something, such as health.

Strike a balance

To find a satisfactory equilibrium between two competing demands.